Today is a beautiful day, because God declares He is Creator and Redeemer, “But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will … Read more
Father, the cloak of lies is thick, and it’s difficult to discern truth. You see through the refuge of lies swirling around us. You have the power to set truth apart and sweep away the lies. Let your light shine to guide us. May we stand upon the foundation of your Word. May we look … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God informs the rulers in Jerusalem who rejected Him, “therefore thus says the Lord God, ‘Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation sin Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: “Whoever believes will not be in haste.” And I … Read more
Isaiah 10 alludes to the ‘fat’ which some scholars believe to be a reference to the ‘oil’ or the ‘anointed One, Jesus.” (David Guzik) ” Isaiah’s prophecy is both for the present in his time and for the future in our time. Father, I see biblically historical events in what occurs today. It’s like today … Read more
Isaiah 10 alludes to the ‘fat’ which some scholars believe to be a reference to the ‘oil’ or the ‘anointed One, Jesus.” (David Guzik) ” Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah’s prophecy is both for the present in his time and for the future in our time. “Therefore thus says the Lord God of … Read more
Father, whatever circumstances I face, let my first thought be to trust You. Strengthen my faith in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “‘Let us go up against Judah and terrify it, and let us conquer it for ourselves, and set up the son of Tabeel as … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God schooled King Ahab on trusting the LORD, as Judah was threatened by two opposing kings, “‘Let us go up against Judah and terrify it, and let us conquer it for ourselves, and set up the son of Tabeel as king in the midst of it,’ thus says the … Read more
I liked Mark Driscoll back in the day. He seemed so personable in his outfits that may have qualified for a less than business casual rating. However, his preaching soured as his self-made empire crumbled. From the book: “Mark Driscoll, a formidable figure in patched jeans accented by black and white canvas shoes, started the … Read more
Father, this is a double-edged passage. You made your point that either your people would enjoy the good of the land or be defeated by the sword. The pivot point hinged on willingness and obedience. Give me a heart of willingness and obedience, Father. Increase my sensitivity to hear your Holy Spirit speak and the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah transferred God’s either-or message to His people, “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall … Read more
